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Show Homesfeading Opportunities n Alaska Interest Veterans 01L ,rLJ Antes of an Innocent Bystander: Commander Joseph W. Golinkin, artist of sporting prints and now commodore of a section of the Pacific fleet, writes that he had cleared through censorship a piece he had written for a New York newspaper on naval operations there. He Bays that he was amazed at the few changes made In his copy, but one floored him. The censor changed the word "debutante" to "society girl." well-know- n The Press Box: Cynics pointed to l'afTaire Syria to Illustrate their sordid opinions that an international organization is useless. On the contrary, that squabble proves the necessity of it. So that such differences can be solved by men sitting around a table instead of soldiers A Boston gazette In foxholes. quips: "Jap leaders are sighing for a leader like Josef Stalinand if they make any false moves in his direction, they're likely to have one." ... W. E. Quotation Marksmanship: Nobody ever sees a city go to sleep; It shuts itself up and drops off to slumber an inch at a I. Panin: Pessimists time. are people who, having the choice between two evils, will choose both. . . . Mag Dige: Money will buy a dog, but it will not buy a wag of its tall. . . . Damon Runyon: Nobody on Broadway gives a darn about a million dollars. They merely want to live like millionaires. . . . L Prima' suggestion for Hitler's headstone: A corporal In the last war a corpse in this one. . . Anon: Europe: A collection of countries with chips on their shoulders and none on the table. . . . Sign at Paul's in the Adirondacks: Honeymooners treated with studied neglect. . . . H. L. Mencken: The final test of fame is to have a crazy person imagine he is you! Barrett: ... , Washington: At the very same time Congress is considering raising its own salary, a Congressional committee has recommended that salaries be reduced for other public ... If it becomes law, the servants. following loyal Americans will get a cut in pay: The undersecretaries of State and Treasury; Mr. Noonan (Commissioner of Internal Revenue); the Director of the Budget, Mr. Bell (of all people), who handles the money; and one of the most popular of public servants J. Edgar Hoover, Director of the F.B.I. In effecting laws for their own deserved raise in pay our Congress should set an example for other underpaid public servants. Emil Jan-ninSalzburg, Germany: (former Hollywood German movie actor) is now beating his breast protesting that he never was a Nazi. Although Emil Jannings took part in Goebbels" propaganda. Jannings (over the radio this week) brazenly sent his greetings to movie director Ernst Lubitsch. He described Lubitsch as his friend. This is to offer the United States Immia witness Department gration against Emil Jannings if he tries our country . . . The witness (Ernst Lubitsch) will testify that Emil Jannings is a liar and a Nazi if you will pardon the redundancy. Los Angeles: Generals Patton and Doolittle were received by tlielr fellow Callfornians with pen arms. . . . Typically, these great Amcrk-agenerals gave all the credit to their men. . . . It resulted (also In typical American reaction) in even greater public admiration and affection for themselves, , . . Hundreds of thousands of soldiers have given Generals rat-to- n and Doolittle the regulation Army salute from the shoulder. . . . Millions of American civilians today are giving Patton and Doolittle a salute from the heart. Washington Ticker: Adolph Berle, Jr., our Ambassador to Brazil, has flown back to Washington to report in person to the President. That's how serious matters are in Brazil because of our peculiar romance with Argentina. Ed Pauley is slated to be U. S. Reparations Commissioner for Japan after F-- J Day. . . . The Japs will pay for Pearl Harbor from the pocket as well n s through the nose. . . . Bob plans to muster the full strength of the next presidential campaign in the 1946 Congressional fight. . . LaGuardia is still a dark-hors- e candidate to repeat himself as Mayor of N. Y. ... Han-riega- . Former drama critic and naval officer John Mason Brown will inherit the late Ernie Pyle's spot on Ernie's syndicate. . . This reporter has sent an entire col'm of "information" (on the Langford murder case) to Dist. Att'y Hogan of N. Y. . . . O.W.I.'i warfare section psychological which prepared the leaflets dropped to Japs has been cut to by shreds by Congress. It may mean that one too many American soldiers will die fighting Japs who might otherwise have surrendered by believing the O.W.I. B-2- Behind! ' Vast Frontier Land lias Much to Offer to Washington, D. C. POULTRY BLACK MARKET. The black marWASHINGTON. and poultry is so bad ket in eggs that the War Food administration is seriously considering the freezMeaning of all eggs in storage. have while J. Edgar Hoover's Hardy Young People Released by Western Newspaper Union. Veterans of World War II dream as avidly of establishing homes on the land as did the soldiers of the Continental vetarmy, Grant's blue-cla- d erans, or Pershing's dough- ment of the interior. Requests . , for information on available ' t j of the public lands, Secretary Interior Harold L. Ickes ' points out, have literally inunt i dated the department's of' , . . t fices. The average number of b ' j j requests for information on from Servicemen and women get pointers on Alaska land settlement homesteads alone in the genPfc. eral land office runs higher Commissioner Fred W. Johnson, general land office. Left to right:Officer Warrant than 3,000 monthly and the Richard D.Bean, U. U.S. S.army, (Newport, N. II.), Chief Mildred Joseph Joiner, navy (Atlanta, Ga.), and Yeoman number is increasing. for H. of Dietrich chances learn WAVES of the (St. Nazianz, Wise), Exservicemen who to set- 4 h is - x 1- -c desire tle on public land, either in the continental United States or Alaska, will avoid many heartbreaking disappointments if they first fully inform themselves concerning all of the possible pitfalls. One of the prime requisites, for instance, in obtaining title to public land is three years' actual residence beginning within six months after to enter has been permission granted. There are numerous other requirements concerning such subjects as the building of a habitable dwelling, the cultivation of the land and other details, about which prospective settlers would do well to inform themselves before filing an application. The principal advantage that veterans have over other citizens Is that service in the armed forces, up to a maximum of two years, is resicredited toward the three-yedence requirement. This applies generally to all citizens over Zl years of age who have served at least 90 days in the armed forces and who have been honorably discharged therefrom. Veterans also enjoy a y priority in filing applications for settlement on public land classified for that purpose. Any veteran of World War II under 21 is entitled to the same rights under the homestead law as those over 21 who may be veterans of this or other conflicts. Residence requirements of such minors will be suspended until six months after their discharge from the service. Moreover, homestead claims of veterans of World War II, initiated prior to their entrance into the service, are protected against forfeiture during the period of their service and for six months thereafter. Such veterans who are honorably discharged and because of physical incapacity due to their service are unable to return to the land, may make proof without further residence, improvements and cultivation. Go North, Young Man. By far the greatest opportunities for obtaining title to and establishing homesteads on public lands lie in Alaska. This territory covers an area of 586,400 square miles, roughof that of the ly equal to United States. More than 90 per cent of the territory is under the jurisdiction of the department of the interior. The major portion is still open to settlement under the homestead laws. But, while the chances in Alaska are undoubtedly vast, there are many difficulties to be overcome. Considerable progress has been made in developing the territory on a stable basis, but it is still no place for the fainthearted. Those with sufficient financial backing and with courage and tenacity may reasonably count upon success in the long run, but without these essentials veterans and others would be wise to Uok twice before they leap. Much also depends upon the wise selection of land, as to quality and accessibility. Many misconceptions about Alaska have been dissipated as a result of the war. Many who have seen service there have been fascinated by its picturesqueness, and impressed by its obvious possibilities. The territory has largely lived down its old and undeserved reputation as "Seward's icebox" a reputation that was pinned on it by the critics of Secretary of State Seward who negotiated the territory's purchase from Russia in 1867. To speak of the rlimate of Alaska is as misleading as to speak of the climate of Europe, or of Asia. The climate varies widely from that of southeastern Alaska, where It Is virtually as mild as, but much wet- one-fift- h 1 f 4"Vi vis been quietly probing the poultry black market in the Delaware-Marylanarea with startling results. Their findings will reach high into Delaware state politics and perhaps into the Washington headquarters of the War F6od administration and OP A. Already Clifford Shedd, Delaware WFA official, has lost the authority to release poultry for civilian consumption from the army's but his chief in Washington, Gordon Sprague, says he is taking full authority for anything that might be found wrong with Shedd's administration. Sprague has taken over direct charge of all poultry releases, but claims that he knows of no irregular action by Shedd. Meanwhile, black market operations along both the West and the East coast are so serious that legitimate poultry and egg dealers are being forced out of business. The situation in New England, New Jersey and North Carolina is especially bad. Tim Stitts of the War Food adtold ministration Congressman Anderson's food committee that OPA should suspend all price ceiling on eggs in an effort to channel eggs back into the legitimate market. This immediately caused dealers to hold on to their eggs for a price rise. But what they did not know is that Stitts has not requested OPA to suspend or even raise the price ceiling on eggs. OPA, under the price control act, cannot raise these ceilings without formal request from the War Food administration, and this request has never been made. d boys in 1918, it is pointed out by the United States depart- ar Attention Mr, and Mrs. United States: ALASKA future on public lands administered by the interior department. ter than, that of Virginia, to that of the frozen wastes of the Arctic circle and the fogs and williwaws of the Aleutian islands. Veterans have the same preference accorded to them by the homestead laws of the United States. In addition, where lands are newly opened or restored to homestead entry veterans will be granted a preference right of application for a period of 90 days before the lands become subject to application by the general public. In addition to homesteading In Alaska, on sites limited to 160 acres. any adult citizen of the United States, whose employer is engaged in trade, manufacturing, or other productive industry in Alaska, or who is himself engaged in such business, may purchase one claim, not exceeding 5 acres, of nonmin-era- l land at $2.50 an acre, but for not less than a minimum of $10. An applicant for such a tract is required to pay the cost of the survey. Any citizen of the United States after occupying land in Alaska as a homestead or headquarters in a habitable house not less than five months each year for three years may purchase such tract, not exceeding five acres, if nonmineral in character, at $2.50 an acre, but for not less than a minimum of $10. Such an applicant is not required to pay the cost of the survey. Fur Farming and Mining. Fur farming has been carried on in the territory for a sufficiently long period to demonstrate that the raising of such fur animals as minks and blue foxes is profitable. This is especially true in southeastern Alaska and along the general coast line where fish, a basic fur animal food, may be procured cheaply. Certain areas of Alaska are admirably adapted to the production of fur of good quality, and there is plenty of room for expanding this industry. There are hundreds of licensed fur farmers in Alaska, the majority of whom are raising minks and blue foxes, although some silver foxes are raised in captivity. Mineral resources are known to be large and varied, and there are undoubtedly large and rich mineral areas still unexplored. Notable evidence of this has been disclosed by extensive searches for metals and minerals by the geological survey and the bureau of mines. A large part of the territory's natural mineral wealth consists of gold, silver, mercury, antimony, tin, coal, copper, iron, lead and platinum. There also may be considerable oil reserves in some parts of the country, but to what extent remains largely to be seen. Transportation is, of course, a prob-"lewar-neede- d Since Alaska, a natural scenic wonderland and sport fisherman's paradise, is expected to grow in importance as a vacation land and as a goal for tourists, there will undoubtedly be great opportunities for veterans and others who desire to go into businesses catering to the tourist trade. Tourist facilities are comparatively meager, especially in many picturesque localities off of the beaten path. However, here again, those contemplating the establishment of such businesses should do so with their eyes open. It must be remembered that in many places in Alaska the tourist season is short, and that the permanent population of the territory is normally less than 100.000 persons, or about of the number of persons living in Washington, D. C. As a general rule, It may be said that settlement on public land In one-eight- h TvOA j UTAH i j j X j! Uii PUnturvvd V9 "- -li Alaska is encouraged but not urged. Those who choose Alaska as their future homes should do so with caution. There is little doubt that ultimately Alaska is destined to become an important crossroads at the top of the world. It is a natural way station on air lines to Asia and eastern Europe. But Alaska itself, as well as those who settle there, will be better off if it has an orderly and stable de velopment. It is hoped, for the benefit of all concerned, that sudden rushes of hordes of people with ideas but with no sustained interest in healthy growth, may be avoided. Dam Projects Could Create A Million Jobs Material Makers as Well As Actual Construction Workers Would Benefit Jobs for thousands of skilled and unskilled workmen will be created in every part of the country when congress approves plans and provides funds for building more than 400 irrigation and power projects proposed by the bureau of reclamation in its $5,000,000,000 postwar inventory. Although these proposed irrigation and power projects will be located in the 17 western states, where the bureau of reclamation since 1902 has been responsible for the conservation and wise use of water resources, their construction will create job opportunities from Maine to California. Behind every man on the construction job there will be one or more helpers who may be thousands of miles away. An employment analysis of the bureau's postwar inventory reveals that of the s of labor required to construct all the projects about 4,250,-000,0- man-nour- 1,650,000,000 man-hour- will be s re- quired at construction sites. Materials from 31 States. The materials needed for reclamation work, of which such basic products as iron and steel, cement, electrical equipment and supplies, foundry and machine-shoproducts, and lumber are of primary importance, must be obtained from widely separated sources. Much of this material and equipment will come from the 31 stal. outside the arid and semiarid regions of the west. If funds are maJe available for construction of all the projects, bureau officials estimate that more than 450,000 men could be put to work Hie first year, less than half of these at construrtinn sites. At peak employment ii the second or third year almost 1.000,000 men could receive pay envelopes In different parts of the country as a result of this mighty effort. Agricultural and industrial enterprises i . the West will help to support and give homes to servicemen and others who havf expressed their desire to settle on irrigr.'ed farms. Of the 2,000.000 westerners in the armed forces, it is estimated that 265,000 will want to return to the land. Veteran legislation, authorized and pending, gives servicemen priority of settlement on bureau of projects. On some projects public lnds will be open to homestead entry. p As of June 30. 1311, the remaining public lamis exclusive of areas acquired through purchase by the government for resettlement, land administration, military, or othr purposes consl tod of 37,r,C7,0DC acres oulsld. of grazing districts, 130.CG9.351 acees within grazing districts, or toM of 168.236,447 acres. Som portions of the west, In Tact, have not jet PVen been surveyed br the government as Indicated by this diagram sliowl Ing tho ratio of onsurveyed areas in these slates. al m TT4F 1 1 IU U. S. PRESTIGE ABROAD Hardboiled Republican Congressman Everett Dirksen of Illinois had a secret meeting with his GOP colleagues in a house lobby the other day following his 30,000-miltrip around the world. He gave them plenty of food for thought. Among other things, Dirksen said: "Here's something you fellows may not agree with, but I want to tell you that the OWI (Office of War Information) is doing a great job for us abroad. "I went into Turkey where 83 per cent of the pictures in the Turkish newspapers and 40 per cent of the lineage is supplied them by the OWI. In other words, they are telling the Turks what this country is like-se- lling the United States to Turkey. "They're 'doing a great job and if it wasn't for OWI, American prestige wouldn't be hall as high as it is today. In India, for Instance, I met with a group of political leaders who began asking me about the Tennessee Valley Authority. I was surprised that they would know anything about it, and asked them how it happened; they replied that they had seen an OWI film showing TVA. "I came to the conclusion," Dirksen said, "that OWI is something we've got to keep after the war." e RUSSIAN RELATIONSHIPS Unless something unforeseen s to upset it, Harry Hopkins has won a resounding victory for relations with Russia by ironing out the main points of the Polish dispute. hap-pen- The agreement, hammered out in several Intimate talks Hopkins and Stalin, pro- vided for an immediate meeting by three groups of Polish leaders in Moscow to set up a new Polish government all factions. This willrepresenting Include Mikolajezyk of the London government, who has been kept closely informed of all phases of the Kremlin discussions and has approved them. CAPITAL TALK C Chicago's Mayor Ed Kelly still runs the most impressive servicemen's center in the world, has care of more than 15.000,000 taken GI ySXnn"nd TVCd thcm more lha" C The state and Interior depart-men- u both have their eyes on the Philippines. State', budget carries a salary allowance for a U. to the Philippines. Interiors budge carries a salary for high commissioner. If there is independ-Jce there will be . .mbaador a commissioner. . frniiiiiTka - 1 JL TV 1 1 .1 0 Released by western Newspap WAR EXPERIENCE HS DEFEATED SOCIALISM . WASHINGTON. tw Churchill blundered whnH claimed socialism would brin. 'f gestapo to the British. rr,Kv,.T.'l vidual of his rights and makehk slave to the state at least the cal experts say it in chorw 1 -" auroaa JL "ij'"'"'7ik see it Ch ill is "the mani won the war" should have run ft,, reelection on flat platform. I W0Iiiet set-asid- e, Finally, the WFA may be forced to freeze all eggs in storage, permitting the army to take what it wants of them and release the rest for civilian market. Hundreds of thousands of cases of eggs are in private storage this year while their owners play for an eventual price rise. The black market on those eggs which do not go into storage is so bad that while creameries in Minnesota cannot get eggs, eggs from Minnesota farms are going via illegal channels as far as New York City. v The very a spoke, day , British spirited province Canada voted on j cialism. In Ontar. a straight - out cialist movement Churchill called the Coodm. tive Commonwealth federation, haj won astonishing success last time, gaining 34 seats, more than a ttiij of the provincial parliament Tie program was government ownership of banks, insurance companies railways and certain heavy This was to be the new rising political movement of the postwar Canadian world but it was nipped far below the bud, and, in tact, frost-killewhen the people of Industrial Ontario (where labor li t strong) cut its power to an 6 seats in a parliament ot votes. All Canada is furnishing another test of socialism and you can check the results, but if CCF cannot win in the British labor center of it cannot hope for much outside the radical far west farming provinces. In Britain the Labor party leader, Mr. Atlee, answered Churchill directly, defending the theory of socialism against the ideal of private enterprise for private profit While Churchill may have taken political license with the gestapo deduction, he did not exaggerate the basic issue, AUce which has been laid; "Do you want socialism or free enterprise?" The war experience of people has not been favorable to socialism. The lack of competition among sellers has destroyed the interests of to consumers today, and government management has nowhere bea satisfactory to the people. Unless i buyer can walk out of a store sad go to another to purchase what M wants, he can never be protected ai to the quality of merchandise h how buys or as to price, no matter much the government regulates it Every man and woman has fomi that out to his great discomfort dior ning this war, not from books propaganda, but out of his owndauj experience in living. Competition is the only thinf which protects the consumers, who are all the people. Government ownonership and operation is as or cartel a a trust, ncompetitive as cj a business monopoly. Once of single force gets the power must elusive operation, the buyer accept the terms. Where comp-to etition is most active, the buyer best protected. Consider the service the public gets on those western rsilroads where some are bemoao-inthe parallel lines. It i muc' better than upon eastern roaM which control a monopoly of travel This is true of the buying of w hotel goods or services. It is true of accommodations, of buying cigarettes, of renting a house or bu)i'l a dress. If one power (government or private) owns all the busine I is in control of the operation ii interesti any reason, the public not well prvprf. Of course, thef tribute our experiences to a short tr age of goods or help. That is but the economic effect has beenl destruction of competition. The sumer could be told what to buy t how much. He could not get better-Iacross the street, cheaper or ownemy opinion, government t W rship Is in the public int.-reswhen it is in Itself competi"v(' campeting with private lntere,t,, tw serve the public better. Consider two Canadian railroads, one pri" and one government owned. tn public gets much better service boui owned if the government railroading became a busine" government bureaucracy, having V litical directors decide policies. cannot Economically, socialism competiW generate business-lik- e rf In a competitive economy. portion of business developi to the necessity of one concern ahead of another. This stimulate! terest in products and sells more them. The very incentive of compe tition add to national Inco""- I suspect Churchill (who er much of a politician) may B1 seized upon the most popular issue he could present The leaders who took up a fT0P?l. go "halfway to communism time. certainly not chosen the best insipit-can- , ' s |